In short: Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory is a black tea producer located in the Rangamati region of Bangladesh, operating at an elevation of 46 metres.
Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory is a tea-producing estate located in the Rangamati region of Bangladesh, at an elevation of 46 metres. The estate is operated by Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory and produces black tea. No major buyers or supply relationships are currently recorded in industry databases.
Terroir & Climate
At 46 metres above sea level, Owaggachara occupies lowland terrain characteristic of parts of Bangladesh's tea belt. Estates at this elevation typically experience warm, humid conditions year-round, with monsoonal rainfall patterns shaping the growing calendar. The low altitude generally promotes vigorous vegetative growth, and the tropical latitude of approximately 22.65°N tends to support continuous cropping with less pronounced seasonal dormancy than is seen in higher-elevation or temperate regions.
The Rangamati district lies in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, though this particular estate's elevation places it in relatively low-lying terrain within that wider zone. Such conditions often result in a faster leaf metabolism and higher yields per hectare, though the interplay of soil composition, rainfall distribution, and estate management practices will ultimately determine the character of the made tea. Producers in similar environments typically manage multiple flushes throughout the year.
Tea Produced
Owaggachara produces black tea, the dominant style in Bangladesh's commercial production. Teas from low-elevation estates in this region often yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with malty or earthy undertones, characteristics that have historically suited blending and value segments of the international market. The warm growing conditions typical of estates near this latitude and altitude tend to favour robust, assertive flavour profiles rather than the delicate or floral notes sometimes associated with high-elevation gardens.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory lies at 22.6530, 92.1788 in Rangamati, Bangladesh. Its 46 m elevation is the 30th highest of 155 estates we map in Bangladesh. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Neptune Tea Estates Limited — 39 km away · Chattogram
- Kodala Tea Estate Ltd — 42 km away · Chattogram
- adhar manik tea asteat factory — 47 km away · Chattogram
- Karnafully Tea Estate — 47 km away · Chattogram
- koiasora Dulu Tea Garden Factory — 47 km away · Chattogram
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory (46 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory recorded 2,525 mm in 2025, 10% more than the 2,297 mm average across these estates: at the same height, local weather and exposure matter as much as elevation.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co, Op Win | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 46 m | 2,875 mm | 30.2 °C |
| Moraketiya | Southern Province, Sri Lanka | 46 m | 3,022 mm | 29.9 °C |
| Atiabagh Tea Estate | Moulvibazar, Bangladesh | 45 m | 2,948 mm | 30.0 °C |
| Hunan Tea Group Co., Ltd. - final packing and refining processing | Changsha, China | 47 m | 1,348 mm | 24.8 °C |
| Yame Tea Kumaen | Tokyo, Japan | 50 m | 1,293 mm | 21.1 °C |
Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory Compared with Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory is drier than 51% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 81% of the others by elevation; cooler than 73% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory against the 154 other estates we map in Bangladesh, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.
| Measure | Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory | Country median | Country range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 46 m | 17 m | 7 to 93 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 2,525 mm | 2,559 mm | 1,654 to 3,920 mm |
| Mean daily high | 30.0 °C | 30.1 °C | 28.8 to 30.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.2 °C | 20.6 °C | 19.8 to 22.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory’s coordinates recorded 2,525 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was July (528 mm) and the driest was December (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.0 °C and overnight lows 22.2 °C over the year; May was the warmest month and January the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 2,525 mm |
| Wettest month | July (528 mm) |
| Driest month | December (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 30.0 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 22.2 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory located?
Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory is in Rangamati, Bangladesh, at coordinates 22.6530, 92.1788, at an elevation of about 46 metres.
Who operates Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory?
Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory is operated by Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory produce?
Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 2,525 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in July (528 mm).
How does Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Owaggachara Tea Estate Factory recorded 2,525 mm in 2025, 10% more rain than the 2,297 mm average of estates at a similar elevation.
Data sources: public supply-chain disclosures (Ethical Tea Partnership member lists, Rainforest Alliance certificate holders and retailer supplier disclosures); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the estate’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); coordinates and elevations from geocoded records. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].
